my demon

Thousands of lights in the night market illuminate the green clouds, and there are many people with red sleeves in high-rise buildings.

The Lantern Festival was just over, and the Shizi Street was bustling with noise and people, and there were three or four-story colorful buildings built all over the street, and silk lotus lanterns were hung, and the lights were brightly lit.

Xiao Yan was walking on the street, looking around curiously. He entered the palace at the age of five, and he had never set foot here except from the high tower in the palace where he could see the Royal Street. Now he seems to be Like a child, he is full of interest in everything, and almost goes shopping one by one.

The Lantern Festival has just passed, and there are still quite a few lantern stalls. Those who can guess the lantern riddles can take it for nothing. Talking: "Your silver coins are still too big and eye-catching if they are used by small vendors. We have to find a place to break the money. On the first day of shopping, let's find a restaurant to sit and watch. Are you good at juggling, listening to books and jokes?"

The Lich said: "You can decide."

Xiao Yan was in high spirits: "I've heard that the Zhaixing Building is the best. The shows are good, the food is delicious, and the building is high enough. The scenery can overlook half of the capital. There is nothing wrong with it except that it is expensive." the words they describe.

The Zhaixing Building stands tall in the center of the reception, and it is indeed extremely eye-catching. Xiao Yan walked into the hall, and the warm aroma mixed with the smell of powder, wine and vegetables, and people rushed over his face.

The sheng and flute were blowing together, and the singing was melodious. On the high platform in the middle, several women danced with their willow waists up, their sleeves raised, their skirts twirling, and their plain belts twirling.

Xiao Yan gathered up his robe, and the waiter who had been waiting for a long time came up to him and said with a smile, "Young master, do you have a reservation?" People in the market, their professional habits have already spotted this young master at a glance. , the eyes are clear, the bearing is graceful, the skin is tender and pampered, a dark blue robe is made of high-quality silk, and there is still a bit of cold wind outside in spring, this young man's robe is trimmed with beautiful rabbit fur, and the light shines brightly , the sachet, the suet jade pendant on the waist, and the silk shoes on the feet are all luxurious and low-key.

The face is unfamiliar, with a curious look, probably never been here before, either invited by classmates, or brought out by elders for entertainment, it may be the son of a foreigner who came to Beijing, or it may be the younger generation of a wealthy businessman's family.

Xiao Yan took a piece of silver coin from his sleeve and gave it to him: "Excuse me, I want a private room, but I didn't book it in advance."

Xiao Er originally had a professional smile on his face, but when he saw the extraordinarily delicate and beautiful silver coin, his eyes suddenly widened, and he wished to find a place to admire it carefully. He quickly buckled the silver coin in his palm, as if he was afraid of losing it , A sincere smile quickly appeared on his face: "Young master, it is a coincidence that you came here. Originally, it would be difficult for us to get a private room if we did not book in advance, but the son is really lucky. Just now a customer canceled the subscription. Yes, the private room is too big for most people to book..."

Xiao Yan simply handed him two more gold coins: "Lead the way."

Such exquisite gold and silver coins are obviously minted by aristocratic families or wealthy businessmen themselves, so naturally they don't think the house is expensive, Xiaoer's eyes seem to be shining, he quickly took the two gold coins with sun patterns, and moved forward vigorously Leading the way: "Guests please come this way!"

He walked upstairs with Xiao Yan, and he arrived at the largest private room on the third floor. A door leads to the outside of the corridor. Looking out from the railing, you can look down at the most beautiful night market in most of the capital. The lights are bright, the moon is clear in the sky, and the scenery is quiet. It is clear that the feet are lively, but there is still a high place.

Xiao Er let him sit down, gave him the menu and asked with a smile: "Young master, is this your first time here? Do you need a girl to accompany the guests? We have girls here to entertain guests, just talk to relieve boredom. Those who pour tea and wine for the son, look at the people standing on the corridor of the colorful building opposite, with five-color flowers on their heads, they are all waiting for guests to call, if you like it, you can also be called .”

Xiao Yan took the menu and ticked off some snacks. When he saw ice-brewed sweet-scented osmanthus thick wine, he was a little moved and ticked it off. He said, "No, I'll call you when I need it." He handed over three silver coins to him. He: "Please help me change some copper coins, I don't have any change with me."

Xiaoer became more and more delighted, and hurriedly said: "It's a small matter, if you need it, you can just go out and call on the corridor, there are maidservants waiting there."

But Xiao Yan asked him again: "The shops in the nearby streets, do you have any drawings of the neighbors that you can look at?"

Xiao Er looked embarrassed: "Ah? This... Really not. The capital is said to be big, but in fact, it takes a day or two to walk down, and you will be familiar with it... You don't know, my lord, few people can read and write these days." Who... who would draw this..."

Xiao Yan knew what he said was true. Ordinary people, who can read?The bustling area of ​​the capital city is indeed the seven lanes and eight streets. There are as many roads as you can, and you will know them after walking a few laps. Who can draw that?

Xiaoer took the menu and went on. Not long after, the drinks, dishes and snacks were served like flowing water. They were very delicate, hot, fragrant, and full of temptation. in front of.

Xiao Yan pressed the soul box: "You also come out to get some air?"

The cold wind suddenly blew up, and Xiao Yan's eyes blurred, and he saw the moonlight by the window, the Lich was already standing on the porch, looking down from the railing, and the faint blue fine snowflakes swirled in the air: "What do you want a map for?"

Xiao Yan said: "If you can absorb grievances at the Meridian Gate and Caishikou, I think there should be other places in the capital that can also benefit you, such as medical centers, Yizhuang and other places... we came out With less time, it would be more convenient to have a map.”

He looked at the lich's golden eyes as if refracted into transparent stones under the moonlight, staring intently.

The Lich was surprised: "I thought you wanted to take a good look at where to play."

Xiao Yan said: "You can go out of the palace now, and you can still cast these many spells. If you can recover more strength, you will be more free, and you don't have to be locked in the palace like me."

He reached out and poured a glass of sweet-scented osmanthus thick wine: "Can you drink it?"

The Lich didn't say anything, and came over and sat down: "If you want to be accompanied - but the child should drink less alcohol."

Xiao Yan lowered his eyelashes: "Ordinary people, at the age of 15, they have already established a household, married and established a business."

The Lich pondered for a while and said, "Yes, your lifespan here is unbelievably short compared to our mainland." On the high magic plane where he lives, humans with the shortest lifespan have an average lifespan of about a hundred years. If they have practiced magic, Or work in the church, over a hundred years old can be found everywhere, while elves, mermaids and other races have a much longer lifespan. Fourteen or fifteen-year-old boys, in their world, are still at the age of learning to practice in the academy.

But in this world, according to his observations, the average life expectancy is only forty or fifty, and a life span of seventy is a rarity since ancient times. Children grow up non-stop after birth. Children at the age of seven or eight have already undertaken household labor, and those in their teens are considered family members. A strong laborer should discuss marriage early, get married, give birth to an heir, and call himself an old man at the age of 40. Therefore, in the literature that has been circulated, many people are feeling that time flies, and ambitions are not rewarded. In the middle of the decline, the temples are already spotted", that is, "the whiteheads are scratched and shortened".

Xiao Yan couldn't help laughing: "Our life is too short, right? It's like a mayfly, extremely short."

The Lich said seriously: "I heard your Taifu teach you a poem 'Grand Mo Xiao with White Hair Wearing Flowers' the day before yesterday. I thought the author was already an old man, and the poem he wrote really claimed to be a drunken man. But when I saw the poem was written, , but only 42 years old."

The 42-year-old paladin and magician are both in their prime, and the most energetic fighters and main force on the battlefield should stand in the most dangerous place at the front.

The Lich reached out and picked up the small wine glass made of porcelain, looking at the milky white thick wine inside, with sweet-scented osmanthus on top.

Xiao Yan asked him: "What kinds of wine are there in your world?"

The Lich answered every question: "We have a lot of wine glasses, and there are many types of wine, such as ale wine from dwarves, vanilla wine, acorn wine, pomegranate wine from elves, honey wine from mermaids, and magic fish wine. Eggnog, as well as cherry wine and cactus wine that nobles like.

He took a sip and accurately tasted that this is a special product of this continent. The wine made from rice is sweet and sour, with almost no alcohol content, and the aroma of sweet-scented osmanthus leaves in his mouth.

He saw Xiao Yan took the wine glass and got up to drink, he stretched out his finger and put it on the wine glass: "Wait a minute."

Xiao Yan opened his eyes and looked at him, the lich's original golden eyes became soft under the candlelight, and even seemed to have a smile: "Okay." He moved the palm of the bone.

Xiao Yan felt the wine glass in his hand become cold, looked down at the transparent ice cubes in the thick wine, shook the ice cubes and hit the wall of the porcelain cup, making a crisp sound, Lich explained: "This way the taste will be better, but You can only have one drink."

Xiao Yan rolled his eyes and took a small sip. Sure enough, the sweet and sour wine became cold and refreshing, really delicious.Xiao Yan finished the glass of wine seriously, and couldn't help pouring another glass. After three glasses of wine, his cheeks turned pink, and the performance on the high stage also changed to a luthier playing the piano leisurely.

He drank three glasses of wine in one breath, and was about to speak to the lich, but saw a gust of wind blowing by, and the lich in front of him disappeared.

He was startled, but he understood, and raised his head to look at the curtain outside, but Xiao Er came in with hesitation and embarrassment, and asked him with a smile: "My lord, the guest who booked this private room before, Mr. Wei, is from the mansion of Duke Anguo." The young master above, he is a regular customer of our restaurant. Originally, their house canceled the reservation, but for some reason, he is now free again. He brought his friends over. I heard that the young master is only one person. The young master negotiated, and he bought all the drinks for the young master tonight, let's see if the private room can be vacated for him."

Xiao Yan was slightly displeased: "I'm not short of money, please ask him to find another one." How many houses are there in Mr. Ang's mansion?When he went back to check again, he didn't have time to think about it, the atmosphere was so good, it was a rare opportunity for him to sit and chat with the Lich, and he didn't know when he would come out next time, who would have time to socialize with these dudes.

Xiaoer persuaded him a few more words in embarrassment, seeing that Xiao Yan still disagreed, he had no choice but to back away embarrassingly.

However, after a while, Xiao Yan clearly heard a voice outside the door saying loudly: "Don't want to? What is he doing in such a big box alone? Did you report my name? At worst, I will pay double the room fee." , okay?"

"Young Master Wei is the most romantic person. That young master seems to be from another place. I don't know that Young Master Wei is generous and hospitable, otherwise he would be happy to make friends with him."

Xiao Yan heard the voice sound familiar, and frowned slightly, still looking for his own memory in his memory, Young Master Wei of Anguo Gongfu?Could it be...

The curtain has been lifted, and a young master about fifteen or sixteen years old, with a face like a powder, has pushed the door in, with a wanton smile on his face, he cupped his hands and proudly said: "This young master drinks alone, isn't it?" Lonely, why don't you be on the same level as Xi Xule with me..." He quickly met the young man with sculpted eyebrows and phoenix eyes in the seat, and the smile froze on his face.

Xiao Yan was leaning on the back of the seat, holding the wine glass in his left hand, and slightly supporting his chin with his other elbow. His loose sleeves fell down, revealing his smooth forearm. He was a little blush, the wine made him feel drunk, and also a little self-willed, he looked at the rich and romantic young man and smiled jokingly: "It's Mr. Wei Fanjun from the Duke of Anguo's mansion."

"Sure enough, she is very personable and has an extraordinary demeanor. I have admired her for a long time."